Workers' Compensation Program

Return to Work - Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is eligible for return to work?
• What does "light duty" consist of?
• How long does light duty last?
• What do I get paid?
• What happens if I am asked to work outside of the work restrictions set by my physician?
• What happens if I am not able to return to work when my Return to Work time ends?
• What does "permanent and stationary" mean?
• What does "maximum medical improvement" mean?
• Where do I go after I am "permanent and stationary/maximum medical improvement"?
• What is modified work?
• What if my job cannot be permanently modified so that I can continue working?
• What if I am not offered a modified or alternative position?

If you have any questions not answered here, please contact Risk Management.